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The Friends of St Margaret's Church

This 12th Century Church of St Margaret's at Cliffe stands on an earlier Saxon site and may have been built by the same artisans who constructed the Priory of St Martin in Dover.The Friends have charitable status, and were formed to assist in raising funds for the preservation and maintenance of the church's ancient fabric.

Over time, each generation has made its own contribution to this fine Norman building, so that it still remains available to us all to appreciate and enjoy, whether it be for regular worship, weddings, christenings, remembrances or celebrations.

Now it falls to us to ensure that this 900 year old ancient building is preserved for future generations to enjoy. These buildings require constant restoration and repair, and this is where The Friends of St Margaret's Church help.

Whatever your interest, we invite you to become a Friend and make a regular payment to this worthy cause. Whether you are a local who was born, married or christened here, or a visitor enjoying the beauty of the church and its surrounding area, there are many reasons to join.

Throughout the year, The Friends organise a number of fundraising events for the village enjoyment, which are designed to embrace everyone and all ages of the community. Suitable live music events are held in the church, whilst the Village Hall has been the venue for bands, suppers and dances.

This invitation is open to individuals, families, companies and organisations.

If you would like to know more about The Friends, you can telephone Brenda Paul (Hon. Treasurer) on 01304 852084.

For those who would like to join or donate, please click on the Application form link below:

The
Committee would like to thank subscribers and supporters very much
for their contributions to The Friends over this last year.

Our
historic church building is an important feature of our beautiful
village. Unfortunately, maintaining such an ancient building costs
money and the Friends help to raise funds towards this. Following the AGM in March 2016 the present committee has stepped down. We are
looking for someone to respond to the following advertisement to help lead the
Friends into the next phase of supporting projects for the maintenance of the
fabric of the Parish Church.

Are you interested in Norman church
architecture, medieval graffiti and fundraising? The Friends of the Parish Church of St.
Margaret of Antioch exists to beautify and assist in the maintenance of the
fabric of the Parish Church of St
Margaret of Antioch in the Diocese of Canterbury.

The Friends of St. Margaretís of Antioch is
looking for a suitable person to be its administrator. The Friendsí wish is to
continue to preserve the Grade 1 listed
church as a treasured, historic monument and place of Christian worship
whilst developing links with the community and beyond. If you are interested in
this role please respond to:

The principal objective of The Friends is to beautify and assist in the maintenance of the fabric of the Parish Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret's at Cliffe, in the Diocese of Canterbury, and preserve and protect it as a place of Christian Worship.